5 Major Trends from the Paris Fashion Week Runways That We'll Be Wearing in 2024
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Courtesy Nina Ricci, Jason Wu, ZimmermannStyle Notes: After a year of punchy pinks and sizzling reds, it's time for a palette cleanser, and this serene shade of pastel blue appeared in no less than seven shows in Paris. Just as we were getting accustomed to the creamy banana-milk shade that the French street style set have been wearing in droves, it's time for a new pastel to surface, and baby and power blues are the hues of choice for the start of next year. You heard it here first.
Just look at this dreamy shade of periwinkle.
The welcome return of acid and stonewash denim.
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Courtesy Maison Margiela, Louis Vuitton, Stella McCartneyStyle Notes: Over the last few years, power dressing has reinvented itself from structured '80s suiting to looser, relaxed fits; but on the spring 2024 runways in Paris, we saw it return to its roots. The shoulder pad is back and bigger than ever. Shirts and blazers are amped up with exaggerated, boxy fits (almost to cartoon proportions at Louis Vuitton), but are paired with wide-leg trousers rather than the predictable pencil skirt. Could this return to razor-sharp tailoring be the end of jeans in the office? Well, maybe not quite yet, but it is a sure sign to pair your denim with an oversized blazer.
Yes, it's on the pricey side for the high street, but it's an investment buy you'll wear for years to come.
The unmistakable Gelso blazer deserves its cult following.
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Rokh: Justin Shin/Getty Images, Dave Benett/Getty Images for Hermès, Valentino: Marc Piasecki/WireImageStyle Notes: It just wouldn't be summer without showing a little skin, and according to the French runways, all it takes is a bit of midriff to make the biggest statement in 2024. From Valentino's ab-baring bralettes to Loewe's cropped crew necks (albeit worn over a tank), the chopped-off crop is a fun way to play with proportions and elongate the torso.
Wear under a blazer for a nod to Jacquemus styling.
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The perfect addition to high-waisted and a trench coat.
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Courtesy Chanel, Balenciaga; Comme Des Garcons: Julien De Rosa/AFP via Getty ImagesStyle Notes: Florals for spring might not be groundbreaking, but don't expect to see any pretty, ditsy prints next year, as dark florals have gone supersized. Big, full blooms are set against dark backdrops and paired with rosettes, and, most notably in the case of Balenciaga and Chanel, worn head-to-toe for a sultry journey through the night garden.
I'm copying this look for winter and beyond.
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Courtesy Dries Van Noten, Louis Vuitton; Casablanca: Kristy Sparow/Getty ImagesStyle Notes: We should have known from the huge popularity of the Adidas Samba and Salomon trainers that 2024 would be gearing up to a sportier vibe. Expect fashion to kick into top gear, with nods to rugby, varsity, motocross and football infiltrating even the luxury houses with a dose of athleisure. There's something for everyone in this trend, whether it's the moto jackets that appeal to Gen Z or the easy, off-duty track pants that we all rely on; it's time to take one for the team and mix sporty separates with dressier tailoring for the new way to wear stripes in 2024.
This definitely tops the cool list.
Wear with oversized shirts, cropped tees, slouchy jumpers, track tops… the list is endless.
Thank you, Grace Wales Bonner, for giving us standout pieces like this.
Love Adidas Sambas? There's a new release of Gazelles that might just tempt you away.